Thomas "Tommy" Beal, known for his big heart, warm smile, and unwavering generosity, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on May 29, 2023, at the age of 67. He will forever be remembered for his love for his family, his service to his country, and his passion for helping others.
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The funeral service to celebrate the remarkable life of Thomas "Tommy" Beal will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 110 Johnson Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. He will be laid to rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. at the Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Thomas "Tommy" Beal, known for his big heart, warm smile, and unwavering generosity, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on May 29, 2023, at the age of 67. He will forever be remembered for his love for his family, his service to his country, and his passion for helping others. 

Tommy was born to the late Willie Arthur Beal, Sr. and the late Dorothy Hall Beal. Growing up in a loving family, he learned the values of compassion, kindness, and hard work that he carried with him throughout his life. Tommy was preceded in death by his siblings, Willie Arthur Beal Jr., George Beal, Helen Hubbert, Dorothy Beal Loman, Henry Robert Beal, and Millard Beal.
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After graduating with the class of '74, Tommy felt a strong calling to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Army. He dedicated four years of his life to the military, demonstrating bravery, resilience, and a deep sense of duty. Tommy's commitment to his fellow servicemen and women earned him respect and admiration from all who knew him.

​Following his military service, Tommy embarked on a distinguished career at Robins Air Force Base, where he served for an impressive 37 years. His unwavering dedication, professionalism, and expertise contributed significantly to the success of the organization. Tommy's commitment to his work was matched only by his dedication to his family.

In Holy Matrimony, Tommy was joined by his beloved wife, Cynthia Burnem Beal, with whom he shared 43 years of love and companionship. Their marriage was a shining example of love, trust, and unwavering support. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children, Chiquita Cole, Recarlos Tyson Beal, and A'Perrell Nakia Beal (Harvey), all of Warner Robins, GA. Tommy's role as a loving father was one of his greatest joys, and he always made his family his top priority.
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Tommy had a zest for life and a wide range of passions. He found solace and joy in the presence of horses, indulging in horseback riding whenever possible. Tommy's love for travel allowed him to explore new cultures and create lasting memories. He had a genuine affinity for helping others and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. With a friendly and welcoming nature, Tommy never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. His presence in the community and willingness to assist people left an enduring impact on all who crossed his path.

Tommy leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia, and their children. He will be lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren and great-grandchild. Tommy is also survived by his siblings: Annie Beal Smith of Montezuma, Ga, Obie Beal of Africa, Raymond Beal of Montezuma,
Ga, Beverly Harper of Vienna, Ga, Harriet Brown of Montezuma, Ga, Willie Sanders of Vienna, Ga, and Ernestine Chatfield of Montezuma, Ga. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Jannie Schofield Beal of Montezuma, GA, and Vera Harpe Beal of Ideal, GA. Additionally; Tommy will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Ulysses Dean, age 84, passed on May 30, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 110 Johnson Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 5, 2023, in the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia. 

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Ulysses Dean, affectionately known as “Dee”, was born May 5, 1939 to the late Mae Bell McCrary Dean and Willie Dean. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Dean, J.C. Dean, Sammie Dean, Annie Laura Dean King, Matilda Dean Turner, Charlie Dean, Willie B. Dean, Beulah Mae Dean Clark, Ella Mae Dean Gatewood, Eddie James Dean. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County where he attended the historic Oglethorpe Grammar School. On October 25, 1963, Ulysses joined the United States Army and served his company proudly. Ulysses worked various jobs including farming, TNR, King Customs and Redman. He was joined in holy matrimony to Brenda Williams and was married for 56 years. Ulysses enjoyed fishing and sitting under the shade tree with friends.

On May 30, 2023, Ulysses departed this earthly life. God embraced him in His arms and took him home. Love ones holding fast to the cherished memories: his wife, Brenda Dean; his children: Teresa Searcy Woods (Rodney) and Shannon Dean Brown (Nicholas); grandchildren Ethan Woods, Caymen Woods, Ade S. Brown, Noelle Brown; siblings Beatrice Dent, Velma Harris, Helen Schofield and Grace Taylor; nephew affectionately known as his son: Gerald Dean (Ann), His sisters-in-law: Sharon W. Oglesby (John), Vickie Felton, Cynthia Williams, Patricia W. Roberts (Curtis), Rachel Williams and Debra Cromer. A devoted friend Deacon Bennie Raines; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sammie Cross, age 63, passed on May 24, 2023. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Sammie, affectionately called Junior, was called home in the early hours of Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Sammie (Junior), son of the late Sam Cross and Mildred Waters, was born on February 29, 1960.

He enjoyed watching sports, fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Many people would agree that the food he cooked was beyond delicious. With a brush in hand, Junior went on to start his own successful business as a painter building a business and passing on his entrepreneurial spirit to us all.

Six beloved siblings preceded him in death, Kenneth Cross (Mary), Ernie Mae Cross, Linda Cross, Mildred Cross, Sam Cross, and Mary Cross.

He is survived by a brother, Dennis Cross; three children, Quincy Cross, Kerwin Cross (Latifah), and Melanie King (Ronnie); and six grandchildren or as he called them "his babies," Weston Dean, Bry'Elle, Brylee K., Ronnie Jr., Ayneesa, and Dy'mond. He is also survived by two aunts, Beatrice (Polly) Walker, Betty Milliner (James) and four uncles, George Cross (Gloria), Willie B. Cross, Jimmy Cross of Americus, and Albert Sampson, Jr. of Augusta, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

Eddie Lewis Taylor, age 73, passed on May 18, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Faith Memorial C.M.E. Church, Brooks Road, Ideal, Georgia. Burial with military honors at Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Eddie Lewis Taylor was born in Macon County, GA on November 25, 1949 to the late Rosa Ogburn Respert Taylor and the late Hillman Taylor. Eddie Lewis was a 1968 graduate of the historic D.F. Douglass High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and Reserves and received Honorary Discharge. He received his Associate degree in Business Administration from Massey Business College. He also earned his barber certification. He was a businessman and held property management positions at multi-complex properties and owned his limousine company. Eddie loved the Lord and had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Eddie was an Artist – and displayed it in his love, passion and skills through singing, playing instruments and art work. He used his artistic mind and talent and created many masterpieces.

Eddie had charisma, love to dress nice and sport his hats. He used his charisma to wed in holy matrimony the love of his life Mattie Harris Taylor and this union was blessed with 45 years of marriage.

He was blessed to be the father of two lovely daughters: Angela Taylor-Maddox (Marty) of Atlanta, GA and Coyette Jackson of Newnan, GA.

Eddie was sixth of twelve siblings, four of which preceded him in death: Ruben Respert, Willie Lee Respert, Charlie Respert and Lester Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his loving mother-in-law, Gussie Harris, sister-in-law Bertha Spencer and brothers in-law Charlie Harris and Cleveland Harris.

Love Ones holding fast to the cherished memories: A loving wife of 45 years, Mrs. Mattie Harris Taylor, Atlanta, GA; daughters, Angela Taylor-Maddox (Marty) Atlanta, GA, Coyette Jackson, Newnan, GA; Grandson Deriel Coleman, Macon, GA, great granddaughter – Anyia White; Seven siblings: Henry Taylor, Melvin Taylor of Atlanta, GA, Bernice Taylor, Harrison Taylor (Sindy) of Riverdale, GA; Garrison Taylor of Ideal, GA; Leroy Taylor of Jonesboro, GA and Eula Boggs of Stockbridge, GA. Sisters-in-law: Cleola Fudge of Albany,GA, Lawestine Harris of Atlanta, GA. Brother in-law Superintendent Robert Spencer. Aunts: Carolyn Anderson, Miami, FL, Sharon Ogburn, Montezuma, GA, Uncles: Otis (Lille) Ogburn Macon, GA, Charles Ogburn, Miami, FL; And a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Keondria Lanae Lundy-Angrish, age 27, passed on May 13, 2023.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 132 Bumphead Road, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Keondria was  born on October 21, 1995 in Americus, Georgia to Andrea Smith and Adam Angrish. Keke as she was known by family and friends was educated in the public school system of Sumter County and was a 2014 graduate of Americus High School. At an early age she joined the band of Christian Believers at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. She was employed with varies companies including Schley County 911 Center as a 911 Dispatcher. She was blessed to be the mom of two wonderful boys who filled her heart with love and joy. Keke loved listening to music and shopping. She will forever be remember in the hearts of her family and friends as she is reunited with her grandfathers the late Charlie Angrish and the late James Lundy Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories to her two precious boys Karter Lamar Lundy, and Camron Moss of Americus, Georgia; parents Andrea Smith (Mario), Ellaville, Ga, Adam Angrish (Lakeshia), Perry, Ga; five siblings Jasmine Mercer, Breana Smith, both of Americus, Georgia Precious Smith, Warner Robins, Ga, Cole Smith, Ellaville, Ga and Autumn Angrish, Perry, Ga; grandparents Phyllis and Archie Wright, Oglethorpe, Ga Annie Angrish, Americus, Ga; a niece Kyndall Davis; aunts/ uncles Chad Angrish, Americus, Ga, Charlie Angrish (Yvette), Atlanta, Ga, Derrick Stewart, Americus, Ga, Bertha Tyner; god parent Shannon Thorn; a host of other relatives, and beloved friends​

Vintavious Tra’Bobbi Sanders, known as “Tae” to many, passed on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 27.

The graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 26, Montezuma, Georgia. 

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Vintavious was born June 6, 1995 to Vincent Sanders and Debretta Hinton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Bobbette Hinton- Shields and best friend Jerrell Walker.  He was educated in the public school system of Bibb County. He was employed with Academy Sport Warehouse in Twiggs County. Tae loved making music, always kept a smile on his face, and loved entertaining family and friends. 

He leaves to cherish his memories to his parents Vincent Sanders, Debrette Hinton Middlebrooks (Bobby); siblings Nina Tierra McCrary, Morris McCrary, Jr., Monte Sanders, Devinci Sanders, and Aiden Sanders; grandmother Ernestine Chatfield; nieces and nephews  Amya McCray, Elijah Sanders, Leia  Sanders,  Karter Sanders; uncles and Aunts Doris (Dee) Powell, Carl Hinton (Natalie),  and Rubie Hinton Patrick (Freddie), Ozella Hinton, Rochelle Ball (Michael), Tanesha Walters (Ray), Leon Thomas Jr., Jermaine Thomas, Brandon Thomas and Christopher Thomas; great aunts and uncles Gloria Ivory, Beverly Harper, Harriet Brown, Willie Sanders, Vurla Mae Terry,  Herbert Turner, Shari Turner,  and Edith Turner, best friends Ja’ Vonte Williams and Shaquille Perkins; a host of cousins other relatives and friends. Including a devoted step grandmother, Debra Thomas.